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Youth Development Professionals are individuals who work with young people to support their personal, social, and educational growth. They create safe, supportive environments and design programs that help youth develop valuable life skills, build confidence, and achieve their goals. These professionals often work in after-school programs, community centers, schools, or non-profit organizations, serving as mentors, facilitators, and advocates for youth. Their primary aim is to empower young people to reach their full potential and become active, engaged members of their communities.

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To thrive as a Youth Development Professional, you need a solid background in child or adolescent development, program planning, and often a degree in education, social work, or a related field. Familiarity with youth engagement software, behavior management systems, and certifications like CPR/First Aid are typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills help foster trust and positive relationships with youth. These abilities are crucial for creating supportive environments that promote healthy growth and positive outcomes for young people.

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Youth Development Professionals often encounter challenges such as building trust with youth from varied backgrounds, addressing unique emotional and behavioral needs, and navigating cultural or language barriers. Successfully supporting diverse youth requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and ongoing cultural competency training. Many organizations provide resources, mentorship, and team collaboration to help professionals effectively meet the needs of all participants while fostering an inclusive, safe environment.

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A youth development professional can pursue career paths such as program coordinator, youth counselor, community outreach specialist, or program director. These roles often require skills in leadership, communication, and program management, and may involve working in schools, community centers, or non-profit organizations.

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Infographic showing various Youth Development Professional job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 35% Full Time, and 65% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,539 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware

Seaford, DE • On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Youth Development Professional
About Us
For over 90 years, Boys amp; Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys amp; Girls Club in the nation.
Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Childcare or Program Director, the youth worker is responsible for assisting with the development and effective operation of a quality school-age childcare.
program that complies with current Delacare rules for school-age centers.
Essential Functions
  • Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for
  • school age childcare centers: address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
  • Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for
  • school age childcare centers: address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
  • Assist Childcare or Program Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys amp; Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6 – 12.
  • Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves but is not limited to condition of equipment and facilities, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather, appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
  • Assist Childcare or Program Director in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys amp; Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
  • Assist Childcare or Program Director in maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators and staff, and other visitors to the Club.
  • Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
  • Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE OCCL and Delaware STARS.
  • Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys amp; Girls
  • Club in the community.
  • Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications
Level I
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Must have School Age Site Assistant Certificate
Level II
  • 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
  • First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.
  • Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Certificate from the Department of Education
Level III
  • Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate from the Department of Education
  • 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
  • First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.
Click on this link to get more information on levels of certification: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/cms/lib/DE01922744/Centricity/Domain/534/SA%20Qualifications%20for%20Packets%20for%202015.pdf
**All Levels must be able to pass an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check, National and State Sexual Abuse Registry check, and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per DelaCare regulations.

Environmental and Working Conditions:
Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g. training). Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one club/school site to another as the needs of the organization change.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Maintain a high energy level.
  • Be comfortable working with children ages 6-12 in varying levels of physical activity.
  • Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities.
  • Typically bends, stoops, walks and sometimes runs on a regular basis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day.
  • Ability to perform duties effectively under stressful conditions; ability to make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Work hours: Monday- Friday, school year: 7am-9am, 3pm-6pm
Summer hours: 10-6pm
PT Employee Benefits Incentives:
Medical Benefits- Part-time employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for benefits per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines:
1 (one) year of service averaging 30 hours per week.
Vision amp; Dental
1 (one) year of service averaging 25 hours per week.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program

Note: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys amp; Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys amp; Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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